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Ronnie Smith Jr · 11-20-2008, 08:29 AM

I had the same issues with people collecting photos, er jpegs, I sent everything via email. I had detailed photos of the chassis and detailed notes of the motors, trans, rears, etc. The ole strokers who wanted something for nothing. One guy even had the balls to offer 10k for the complete SS car tk with spare motor and the other spare parts. Then my hopes went through the roof with one guy ( a Nordic) who told me he wanted everything. The Euro to dollar was good then , too. I asked him for some references and called them (noted S/SS racers) and received positive feedback and even had a SS racer unsolicited call me on the "buyers" behalf. While making arrangements to prepare to ship the vehicle the guy gives me a dear john story. Fortunately for me, I was not out any funds, just my time.

I felt the same as Smitty, I was not going to give the car away. Then, out of the blue, I receive a call from a gentleman in Canada who wants to come down and look at it. He shows up, looks it over and snatches it up.

Smitty, not sure that I agree on the Ford vs Chevy thing. The Camaro was for sale for nearly 2 years and there are plenty other Chevy and GM cars that have been and still are for sale now. It's just a sign of the times with the poor economy.

RJ, it is not only cars but parts too. I had one guy buy parts from me and "sent me the check" for two weeks before getting back to me. In the meantime, I could have sold the part in question twice. Since he drug his feet and did not buy it, I still have the part because the second guy found the part elsewhere. I had one stroker call me for 30 minutes talking about one of my driveline pieces that he wanted. The funny thing about it, it was the right piece for his combination and he ended up going elsewhere and getting the wrong piece. Go figure.

I've been moving the SS parts to concentrate on JR dragsters and still don't have all the pieces I need for them. With the economy the way it is, I am hesitant on the money I am spending on the junior program so as not to over-spend or buy unnecessary pieces.

For what its worth...

Ronnie, Jr.

11-20-2008, 08:29 AM	#6
Ronnie Smith Jr Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 220 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Selling a RACE CAR I had the same issues with people collecting photos, er jpegs, I sent everything via email. I had detailed photos of the chassis and detailed notes of the motors, trans, rears, etc. The ole strokers who wanted something for nothing. One guy even had the balls to offer 10k for the complete SS car tk with spare motor and the other spare parts. Then my hopes went through the roof with one guy ( a Nordic) who told me he wanted everything. The Euro to dollar was good then , too. I asked him for some references and called them (noted S/SS racers) and received positive feedback and even had a SS racer unsolicited call me on the "buyers" behalf. While making arrangements to prepare to ship the vehicle the guy gives me a dear john story. Fortunately for me, I was not out any funds, just my time. I felt the same as Smitty, I was not going to give the car away. Then, out of the blue, I receive a call from a gentleman in Canada who wants to come down and look at it. He shows up, looks it over and snatches it up. Smitty, not sure that I agree on the Ford vs Chevy thing. The Camaro was for sale for nearly 2 years and there are plenty other Chevy and GM cars that have been and still are for sale now. It's just a sign of the times with the poor economy. RJ, it is not only cars but parts too. I had one guy buy parts from me and "sent me the check" for two weeks before getting back to me. In the meantime, I could have sold the part in question twice. Since he drug his feet and did not buy it, I still have the part because the second guy found the part elsewhere. I had one stroker call me for 30 minutes talking about one of my driveline pieces that he wanted. The funny thing about it, it was the right piece for his combination and he ended up going elsewhere and getting the wrong piece. Go figure. I've been moving the SS parts to concentrate on JR dragsters and still don't have all the pieces I need for them. With the economy the way it is, I am hesitant on the money I am spending on the junior program so as not to over-spend or buy unnecessary pieces. For what its worth... Ronnie, Jr.